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DE61 OUJ

2011 Seat Altea

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,958 mi
Last recorded98,958 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Seat Altea70,530 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 OUJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 98,958 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 15 Sep 2025 98,958 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2024 90,847 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2022 77,155 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 70,483 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 68,989 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 68,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 66,519 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 66,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,453 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 49,033 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

emissions to lean to pick up readings

Pass 29 Sep 2017 41,816 miles

emissions not tested engine will not rev up

Fail 29 Sep 2017 41,816 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

emissions not tested engine will not rev up

Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,145 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,835 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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DE61 OUJ is a 2011 Seat Altea in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 70,530 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE61 OUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE61 OUJ registered?

DE61 OUJ is a 2011 Seat Altea, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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